The Mission Of The American Federation Of Teachers, Afl-cio, Is To Improve The Lives Of Our Members And Their Families; To Give Voice To Their Legitimate Professional, Economic And Social Aspirations; To Strengthen The Institutions In Which We Work; To Improve The Quality Of The Services We Provide; To Bring Together All Members To Assist And Support One Another; And To Promote Democracy, Human Rights And Freedom In Our Union, In Our Nation And Throughout The World.